What Does Moral Philosophy Tell Us About Our Obligation To Stop Climate Change?
Today Nathan is joined by Oxford University philosophy professor Henry Shue, author of Climate Justice and most recently The Pivotal Generation: Why We Have a Moral Responsibility to Slow Climate Chan...
9 Dec 202146min
American Machiavellian: The Rise and Fall of Andrew Cuomo
Ross Barkan, author of The Prince: Andrew Cuomo, Coronavirus, and the Fall of New York, joins Nathan to discuss the career of the infamous ex-New York governor. We talk about: - How an un-charismati...
9 Dec 202146min
Why Isn't the U.S. Trying To End the Pandemic? (w/ Lily Sánchez)
Current Affairs editor and physician Dr. Lily Sánchez joins Nathan to discuss her new (and first) Current Affairs article, "Continuing The Pandemic Is A Choice." Lily explains: - the many things the...
9 Dec 202153min
Is Christopher Hitchens' Life A Cautionary Tale For The Left?
Ben Burgis is the author of the upcoming book: Christopher Hitchens: What He Got Right, How He Went Wrong, and Why He Still Matters, as well as the host of "Give Them An Argument" on YouTube. His prev...
9 Dec 202147min
How Do You Actually Convince a Climate Denier, Vaccine Skeptic, or Flat Earther? (w/ Lee McIntyre)
Lee McIntyre is a philosopher of science who serves as a research Fellow at the Center for Philosophy and History of Science at Boston University and an instructor in Ethics at Harvard Extension Schoo...
9 Dec 202152min
Why Does the Right Dominate Talk Radio? (w/ Thom Hartmann)
Thom Hartmann is the #1 progressive talk radio show host in the country. Today, he joins Current Affairs editor in chief Nathan J. Robinson to discuss the world of talk radio, as well as his book "The...
9 Dec 202151min
How Do The Rich Profit From Racism? From Charter Schools to Private Detention
Author Jim Freeman discusses his book "Rich Thanks To Racism: How The Ultra-Wealthy Profit From Racial Injustice." Jim looks at three issue areas, education, policing, and immigration, and how in each...
9 Dec 202153min
Kshama Sawant on How Socialists Can Win Victories In Cities
Seattle city council member Kshama Sawant was elected as an open socialist in 2013, long before the present wave of local socialist political victories began. During her time in office, she has taken ...
9 Dec 202140min
